flood wall

Tenbury Wells was the worst-affected area after a flood wall collapsed on the Kyre Brook on Sunday, sending tonnes of water through the streets of the town.

A man from Worcestershire has managed to keep his home dry, despite living in an area prone to flooding, after building a flood wall around his property.

The couple are remortgaging to pay for a flood wall to circle the property, anticipating raising the value of their home as a result.

“Would you build the flood wall first? Or would you replace the storm-water system first? The analogy I keep using is you wouldn’t remodel your kitchen without looking at your total household expense.”

The force said agencies had "assessed the damage caused by the explosion with a number of car windows broken, the top of the scaffolding on the bridge affected and some damage to the flood wall".